Umbria
Get to know Tuscany’s quiet neighbor – Umbria.
Cycling reaches new levels as you experience this mystical land touched with soft colors and a sweet spirit. Bike through groves of silvery-green olive trees and along powdery shades of earth woven into a patchwork landscape. Umbria is the birth place of three major monastic orders: the Franciscans, the Clarisse, and the Benedictines. What better way to feel the peaceful and serene spirit of Umbria than cycling – and getting in touch with your own spirit.
Cut from major communication routes for centuries, Umbria has kept its traditions of pottery and weaving. The pottery is colourful and elaborately painted using techniques and patterns developed back to 800BC. Find these treasures and more in charming villages with cobbled alleys. Places where few tourists explore. Choose from one of our quiet cycling tours geared to different levels and see what you discover.
Heart of Umbria Hiking/Walking
Explore Umbria on foot with this delightful eight-day hiking/walking tour. An adventure like no other, you will see close up the natural beauty, peacefulness, and artistic treasures of this region.
Hill Towns of Umbria Biking
Great biking laced with the gentle spirit and artistry of Umbria. Quiet, rolling bike rides are punctuated with stays in Assisi, home of Saint Francis, and the beautiful basilica that honors him.
The Best of Umbria and Tuscany Biking
Enjoy the best of both regions: the peaceful and artistic Umbria along with the perfect beauty of famous Tuscany. Biking is enhanced by wonderful side trips to towns steeped in religious history including the most famous, Assisi, home to Saint Francis.
Umbria Easy Biking
Enjoy biking laced with the gentle spirit and artistry of Umbria. Quiet, rolling bike rides are punctuated with stays in Assisi, home of Saint Francis and the beautiful basilica that honors him.
